Black Music Month

February is Black History Month but, as we all know, it’s not the only time to teach kids about the immense contributions of African-Americans to the world. There are plenty of fun ways to incorporate Black history lessons into your everyday life.  Read more >> Source: Essence

Did you know that in 2012, Nigerian oil baroness Folorunsho Alakija dethroned Oprah Winfrey as the richest black woman in the world? She’s estimated to be worth $3.2 billion, edging out Oprah by about $500 million. Read more Black History Facts >> Source: Essence.com

Here are twenty-eight things you might not know about Black History Month…Read more >>   Source: Essence.com

Nesta Robert Marley, more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945. He was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (1963-1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974–1981). Marley remains the most widely known […]

Baseball player Born Henry Louis Aaron on February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. Formerly baseball’s all-time home-run king, Aaron played 23 years as an outfielder for the Milwaukee (later Atlanta) Braves and Milwaukee Brewers (1954–76). He holds many of baseball’s most distinguished records, including runs batted in (2,297), extra base hits (1,477), total bases (6,856) […]

Born and raised in Indianapolis, André Carson grew up in a family that taught him the importance of hard work, caring for others and public service. A graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Carson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from the Concordia University-Wisconsin, and a Master’s in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan […]